I'm getting excited about this year. Granted, it's early, but if the offense can play consistently at a level they did a few nights a go, or anywhere near it, and the defense continues to dominate, we could have a good year on our hands.

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Perhaps the most entertaining punt reception of the evening was when Packers General Manager Ted Thompson stepped onto the field and caught a punt from the Jugs machine. Thompson played 10 years as a linebacker in the NFL but isn’t believed to have ever been a return man.

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I can't say that he did anything impressive this year. I was hoping that he'd be able to make a full recovery, but that's how it goes in the NFL. Had he returned to his old form I do think he could have made an impact, but with how he's been the chances of him helping the team weren't too good. I hope he gets a chance somewhere, but he probably needs another year still.

Anyway, the more important news from that page is this.

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Bigby, Bush move up

Atari Bigby and Jarrett Bush have been promoted.

In the first team period tonight, Bigby, not Marquand Manuel, was at safety, and Bush, not Patrick Dendy, was the third cornerback in the nickel defense.

Bush and Bigby both stood out in Saturday's preseason win against Seattle. Bigby had two sacks and Bush had two interceptions.

That's good to see with Bigby. As long as Manuel doesn't feel comfortable with his job security hopefully some serious competition will yield better results from him. That or else we get a starting safety named Atari, a win-win situation if you ask me.

Not completely. Look at the roll he has been asked to play. They feel comfortable with Jennings and they are trying to Give Jones a crash course. Jennings is playing a position that basically asks him to run down the field every time as a decoy, he'll be fine.

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Given name is Atari David Bigby. ... Born in Jamaica, moved to the U.S. at age 4. ... Married to Jill, the couple has two daughters, Michelle, 5, and Leenah, 2. ... Attended Miami (Fla.) Senior High School and was a three-year football letterman. ... At one time or another, played every position on the field with the exception of lineman. ... As a senior, posted 72 tackles, four forced fumbles and one interception. ... On offense, recorded 500 yards receiving, 315 yards rushing and nine touchdowns. ... Earned second-team Class 6A all-state honors and also was named All-Dade County. ... Played in the Dade-Broward All-Star Game. ... Lettered two years in track and one in soccer. ... Last season, made several community appearances at juvenile detention centers and hospitals. ... Recently took part in the Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon. ... Worked in construction following his junior year of college. ... After his football career, would like to be involved in housing development projects. ... Says soccer is his first love. ... Enjoys spending time with his family and playing video games. ... Likes listening to reggae, rap and R&B. ... Has not returned to Jamaica since age 7, but would like to return to the country. ... Named Atari by his grandmother, who liked the name. ... While playing in Europe, was told by Japanese teammates that “Atari” is Japanese for a form of the word "attack." ... Went to high school with current Packers teammate Marquand Manuel, as well as Andre Johnson (Houston), Roscoe Parrish (Buffalo) and Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem. ... Residence: Miami.